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Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Bimbowrie Station, Olary Province, South, Australia

 
Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Bimbowrie Station, Olary Province, South, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 59125
Mineral:Andalusite var. Chiastolite
Locality:Bimbowrie Station, Olary Province, South, Australia
Description:Elongated prismatic andalusite crystals exhibiting the cruciform twinning, commonly known as Chiastolite because it resembles a cross. Both ends were sawn flat to highlight the chiastolite crystal pattern.
Overall Size:16x11x10 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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